Did 'Mormon Wives' Stars Taylor Frankie Paul And Dakota Mortensen Split Again?
By Melanie VanDerveer on December 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM EST
There's been a lot of speculation about "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" stars Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen's relationship lately. But there might be some subtle answers about where they stand in the recent videos they both shared on Christmas.
After each of them shared a holiday-themed video on TikTok, it became apparent that the two didn't spend the holiday together. Paul even shared a video in her feels about the situation.
Taylor Frankie Paul And Dakota Mortensen Didn't Spend The Holiday Together
It's no secret that Paul, star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," has had a rocky relationship with Mortensen, the father of her third child. While it may have appeared recently that the two might be trying to work things out, the holiday videos shared by each of them might suggest otherwise.
On Christmas night, Paul shared a video on TikTok that suggests the holiday had some tough moments for her. The video quickly went viral with more than 5 million views and tons of supportive and relatable comments.
'Chaos To Pure Silence'
The viral video shows Paul laying on the floor appearing that she just had a good cry session. Written on the video is, "Chaos to pure silence. Wouldn't wish this pain upon anyone, if you're there take a drive, scream, cry, feel the pain, because I promise avoiding it will make it much worse."
Paul gave a little more context in her caption, "I was told you got through this once, you'll get through it again." She also used the hashtags, "coparenting," "loss," and "relationships."
Many fans took to the comment section to share supportive words and relatable feelings, including fellow MomTok moms.
Jessi Ngatikaura wrote, "You will get through this again, stronger and better than ever! You didn’t come this far, to only come this far," and Layla Taylor added, "I was alone both days this year. Totally relate."
"Chaos to pure silence is the worst. I’m where you’re at tonight," one viewer shared. Another said, "The second one is always the harder one, because it is double to pain you were running from originally."
One other viewer said, "Dakota’s TikTok brought me here." Paul replied, "Just happy he can have his day with him."
Dakota Mortensen Also Shared A Christmas TikTok
Mortensen also shared a little peek into his holiday with his son in a TikTok video shared Christmas Day. His video also quickly went viral with more than 2.4 million views.
In the video captioned, "He is the only gift I'll ever need in my life. I love being a dad," Mortensen is seen with his son opening "his first Christmas present."
Tons Of Support Filled The Comment Section
Many viewers shared their support for Mortensen's first Christmas as a dad.
"He won’t remember this….but you will never forget. When it gets tough think back to this moment!" one person wrote. Another added, "You’re a great Dad. Get along with Taylor so he can be the happiest he can be growing up."
Many other comments shared loving words for the dad and son duo spending the holiday together.
Taylor Frankie Paul Also Shared A Festive, Happy Video On Christmas
Before sharing her feelings about not being with her kids on Christmas, Paul shared a video of her and her three kids dancing around in holiday pajamas with nothing but smiles and happiness.
Her captioned reads, "Never looked at it from this pov cause heck yes my family it is," and on the video is written, "Perk is no traveling to any in-laws anymore."
Many of her followers could relate to her new POV of holiday time, sharing their stories and support in the comment section.
"Real cause I barely like going to my family’s," one person wrote. Another shared, "I didn’t go anywhere this year but I’m married we just prefer it this way it’s less hassle."
Season 1 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" is streaming on Hulu. Season 2 is currently being filmed and will be released in spring 2025.